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// Volvo has built its last diesel-powered car
Swedish carmaker Volvo has announced that its last diesel-powered car rolled off the production line this week, making way for its future range of electric models.
- Driven says Volvo has built its last diesel car: no depression about farewell to compression-ignition
- Stuff Motoring says Volvo’s last ever diesel car rolls off production line
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// Consumers growing ‘wary’ of BEVs
Industry association’s boss says motorists are becoming hesitant about buying and selling zero-emitters.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Farewell Audi R8: Final car rolls off production line
It seems that all good things truly do come to an end because, after 18 years in production, the last Audi R8 V10 has rolled off the production line.
// Drop in BEV demand could see supply of CCS credits reduce
A trading platform for Clean Car Discount CO2 credits says the current strong supply of credits that has kept prices low is likely to change with current low demand for electric vehicles.
// Australia announces revised draft fuel efficiency standard
The Australian Federal Government has revised its draft National Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) legislation following seven weeks of negotiation with automotive industry stakeholders.
// Know the rules for Easter trade
Labour Inspectorate issues reminder of laws around restricted trading days ahead of long weekend.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla wants to bring ‘private 5G’ to its EVs and Optimus robot
Tesla is working on “private 5G” infrastructure to be connected to its electric vehicles and Optimus robot.
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- All-electric Ford Explorer is 1st EV to drive around the world
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- Vehicle import disruption expected following Baltimore bridge collapse
- Omoda Jaecoo announces AA partnership
- Free AMI Driver Reviver to support motorists
- Autosure smashes charity goal
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